I'm an artist, photographer and knife lover. I'm interested in combining all of my skills in photographing knives. I subscribe to all the major knife periodicles, so I've seen a lot of work out there. I was hoping members might have website suggestions to view what they would consider to be outstanding examples of photographic work involving knives as the theme. Many thanks.
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Photographing Knives
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Cougar Allen
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For more examples of Coop's photography, may I offer this thread.
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Thanks for the props. 
The Patriarch of modern knife photography is, without a doubt, Jim Weyer.
If you have an opportunity to acquire any of his 'Points of Interest' books (there is a series of five), you will admire many incredible knives with equally incredible lighting and backgrounds/props. Very different than my style.
Similar work is in the current book by Scott Slobodian geared toward Japanese inspired swords and knives: 'Sword Art'
The four books Dr. David Darom has produced: Custom Folding Knives, Custom Fixed Blade Knives, The Art of Custom Knifemaking, and The Great Collections are all FILLED with top-level photography and layouts.
Also needing mention is The World of Custom Knives by Roberto Allara, photographed by Francesco Pachi. Now he is another incredible photographer I could only dream of aspiring towards.
Show us your work.
Coop
The Patriarch of modern knife photography is, without a doubt, Jim Weyer.
If you have an opportunity to acquire any of his 'Points of Interest' books (there is a series of five), you will admire many incredible knives with equally incredible lighting and backgrounds/props. Very different than my style.
Similar work is in the current book by Scott Slobodian geared toward Japanese inspired swords and knives: 'Sword Art'
The four books Dr. David Darom has produced: Custom Folding Knives, Custom Fixed Blade Knives, The Art of Custom Knifemaking, and The Great Collections are all FILLED with top-level photography and layouts.
Also needing mention is The World of Custom Knives by Roberto Allara, photographed by Francesco Pachi. Now he is another incredible photographer I could only dream of aspiring towards.
Show us your work.
Coop
Wow! You're great. Thanks so much for the resources, including your own work. Very exciting. Re: my work, I have yet to photograph knives, but will give it a try the moment I have a chance in my insane schedule. My own photography can be viewed at: http://philipbogdan.com/